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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.16, 38,207.30 and 14,406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.16, 38,207.30 and 14,406.05 is: 21,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.16 : 38,207.30 = 14,406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.16/38,207.30 = 14,406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.16x = 38,207.30 × 14,406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.16x = 550,416,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,416,297.65/25,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.74

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